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On Christmas night in 1956, a bomb exploded beneath Fred Shuttlesworth’s bedroom in Birmin
On Christmas night in 1956, a bomb exploded beneath Fred Shuttlesworth's bedroom in Birmingham, Alabama. Sixteen sticks of dynamite had…
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He was left on that mountain because his team thought he was already gone. John Chapman se
He was left on that mountain because his team thought he was already gone. John Chapman served as an Air…
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At just 23 years old, she was one of the few Black women chemists in the entire nation, an
At just 23 years old, she was one of the few Black women chemists in the entire nation, and she…
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For fourteen consecutive seasons, Lou Gehrig never sat out a game. Not a single one. From
For fourteen consecutive seasons, Lou Gehrig never sat out a game. Not a single one. From 1925 to 1939, he…
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On this day, July 24, 1966, Lance Corporal Richard A. Pittman faced overwhelming odds solo
On this day, July 24, 1966, Lance Corporal Richard A. Pittman faced overwhelming odds solo near the Demilitarized Zone in…
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Milton Olive III was only 18 years old, a Private First Class in Company B, 2nd Battalion
Milton Olive III was only 18 years old, a Private First Class in Company B, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry…
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In 1863, one woman wouldn’t accept that the pulpit was off-limits to her. Olympia Brown wa
In 1863, one woman wouldn’t accept that the pulpit was off-limits to her. Olympia Brown was born on a farm…
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On this day, we honor Assistant Surgeon Joseph K. Corson. He left us on July 24, 1913, and
On this day, we honor Assistant Surgeon Joseph K. Corson. He left us on July 24, 1913, and the world…
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September 1971. Forest Hills, New York. At just sixteen years old, Chris Evert faced Mary-
September 1971. Forest Hills, New York. At just sixteen years old, Chris Evert faced Mary-Ann Eisel, ranked No. 4 in…
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September 1971. Forest Hills, New York. At just sixteen years old, Chris Evert found herse
September 1971. Forest Hills, New York. At just sixteen years old, Chris Evert found herself on the opposite side of…
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